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Camilla Mortensen is the longtime local editor of Eugene Weekly, the area’s alternative newspaper. The paper, which has been in print since 1982 (originally as What’s Happening) continues to print more than 27,000 copies a week in addition to its popular email newsletters and website. Camilla has a masters degree in folklore and mythology from UCLA and a doctorate in comparative literature from the University of Oregon. She has been a reporter and editor at EW since 2007 and teaches journalism at the UO in the mornings before heading to the Weekly’s office. She also teaches newswriting at Lane Community College and advises The Torch student newspaper.
On Monday, June 3, a work session will be held for Senate Bill 5510, which “appropriates moneys from General Fund to State Department of Fish … Continue reading
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A bill in the Oregon Legislature that would raise much-needed money for schools is troubling local environmental advocates. Patty Hine of 350 Eugene says the … Continue reading
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